• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia
• be 18 years of age or older
• have the required qualifications for the language you wish to interpret in
• provide a certified copy of a National Police History Check/National Police Certificate (NPC) dated within the past 12 months
• provide a current employment Working with Children Check from your state or territory of residence, where required (Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and South Australia)
• provide certified copies of 100 points of identification documentation

Apply to become a TIS National interpreter

If you are interested in becoming an interpreter with TIS National and meet the criteria, complete the interpreter application form and submit with the following documentation:

a certified copy of any NAATI credentials you hold

a copy of your National Police History Check/National Police Certificate (NPC). Your NPC must not be more than 12 months old. If your NPC is from Australian Federal Police or State Police, you will need to provide a certified copy. Click here for more information

a certified copy of an employment Working with Children Check from your state or territory of residence. Click here for more information

certified copies of 100 points of identification documentation. Click here for more information

a certified copy of proof of your Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship

your resume

details of any interpreting experience you have including reference letters.